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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top 10 community

It marks the second year in a row Lakewood Ranch has been named a top selling community in national surveys.

  • East County
  • News
Throughout the Bay Island neighborhood, construction on new homes serves as evidence of  the increased residential sales in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Real estate market strengthens in Bay Island

The north Siesta Key neighborhood has rebounded strongly from the recession, and the area is dotted with home sales and construction

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although one commissioner wanted to require more space for pedestrians to walk by sidewalk cafes,  a majority of the board voted to maintain the current standards.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2021
City approves expanded outdoor dining as long-term fixture

More than a year after the city enacted emergency rules allowing restaurant seating in parking spaces, officials are debating the best approach for more formal regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 23, 2014
Artist spotlight: Lisa Hoke

Artist spotlight: Lisa Hoke

  • Arts + Culture
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles is investing in Longboat Key's future by adding a second story to his Longboat Key restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Ed Chiles

The longtime Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key restaurant owner thinks a pro-business attitude will bring a sense of community to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Micah Williams, Kamiah and Kimoni Jordan, Amirah Jordan and Nivea Luis, back.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 4, 2018
Sarasota YMCA gears up for the new school year

The Sarasota YMCA held a back-to-school party Aug. 4 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joyce Welch, Diane Covino and Peggy Lammers with donations for Riverview's daycare program for teen parents seeking a high school diploma.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 7, 2022
Chapel outreach donates baby supplies to Riverview High School

The high school runs a day care to help teen parents earn their diplomas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $2.28 million

A Country Club East home tops the week's sales at $2.28 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Todd Barton

Barton is challenging longtime sarasota County Clerk Karen Rushing for the position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Belle is one of the 10 Bahamian cats available for adoption at Cat Depot.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 19, 2019
Cat Depot welcomes Bahamian cats

Cat Depot rescued 10 Bahamian cats after Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Volunteer now

Need something to do now through Feb. 22?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 2, 2014
13 things that didn't suck about 2013

13 things that didn't suck about 2013

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tara Preserve recently converted a tennis court into two pickleball courts, which opened in July.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Pickleball nets East County fans

Tara Preserve is the latest community to court players of the increasingly popular sport.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High football dominates West Boca Raton High

The Mustangs beat the Bulls 59-12 to get back in the win column

  • East County
  • Sports
Marc Bitler, Carla Corvo, and Jonathan Grunert perform in "Ghosts." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 9, 2019
Ibsen's “Ghosts” evokes a demon-haunted world in Asolo Conservatory show

The latest FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training play in Sarasota, "Ghosts," warns audiences of the dangers of self sacrifice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2021
Braden River football suffers first loss against Sumner

The Pirates, slowed by injuries, couldn't score enough points to beat the Stingrays

  • East County
  • Sports
Bishop Animal Shelter Exceutive Director Keith Pratt stands in the exercise area of the shelter's newest facility, a 25,000-square foot animal rescue center and isolation facility with capacity for 68 dogs and 250 cats.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Our View: Talk about a travesty ...

There are a lot of people and companies buying distressed properties in Sarasota County to rehab and rent them out.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Pedro Reis, R. Luke Dubois and Dolly Jacobs
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: R. Luke Dubois - Now

Explaining The Ringling's 'R. Luke Dubois - Now' exhibit with any combination of words wouldn't properly align one's expectations. The Ringling members presented in this photo gallery from the member opening Jan. 30, would probably agree.

  • Arts + Culture
Students of all grades came together to investigate what they thought to be a caterpillar but what may have been a worm.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
Bashaw kids dig it

Students dig it.

  • East County
  • Schools
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